17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their way preserve their lives.
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
3 The clever see danger and hide, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; the cautious will keep far from them.(A)
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